Why the U.S.-Israel alliance is portrayed as a security asset amid rising anti-Israel sentiment
The piece contends that growing anti-Israel feeling in America harms national security, stressing that intelligence sharing and missile-defense cooperation with Israel provide concrete benefits to the United States.
The author argues that the surge of anti-Israel sentiment in the United States since the Oct. 7 Hamas assault is self-defeating, because the bilateral partnership delivers vital security advantages. He references joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iranian military sites aimed at curbing Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, and describes how intelligence exchanges and missile-defense development protect American bases abroad. Citing a 2026 Pew Research Center poll, he notes that 60 % of U.S. adults view Israel unfavorably, while the Democratic Socialists of America have adopted resolutions that label support for Israel as expellable.
Historical context is provided, from U.S. recognition of Israel in 1948 to Cold-War strategic ties and a 1968 Eric Hoffer quote calling Israel America’s only reliable ally. The piece also points to a 2016 aid package of $3.8 billion per year, which it claims yields roughly $48 billion in annual U.S. benefits through testing, intelligence and missile-defense collaboration. Drawing on his own experience as an FBI Supervisory Special Agent stationed in Israel, the author asserts that the alliance remains essential for American safety.
Why it matters
Understanding the U.S.-Israel security partnership clarifies why anti-Israel rhetoric could affect American defense interests.
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